Candidate profile · KS
Candidate profile: Sandy Pickert in Kansas House District 88
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Sandy Pickert is running in the 2026 general election for Kansas House District 88.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskOct 4, 2026
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Daily political news from Kansas
The News Desk follows the daily political news in Kansas, from campaign developments to government decisions, sourced from public records and reporting.
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News · KS
GOP Senate super PAC reserves $9.8 million for Kansas
Elections and votingThe Senate Leadership Fund is increasing its Kansas investment while pausing future advertising in North Carolina.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskOct 3, 2026
Explainer · KS
Kansas 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingKansas voters should confirm election dates, ballot choices, registration rules and voting instructions before participating in 2026.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 30, 2026
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Republican concern grows over Marshall’s Kansas seat
Elections and votingPastor Adam Hamilton’s possible Senate bid is drawing attention as Republicans express concern about Sen. Roger Marshall’s position.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 27, 2026
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KBI releases identity of man found dead at Kansas school
EducationThe state investigative agency identified the man found dead Tuesday at a school in southeast Kansas.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 24, 2026
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Rock band Kansas adds 2027 concerts in Florida, Illinois
Elections and votingKansas will begin its announced 2027 concert schedule in Pensacola before additional Florida, Illinois and cruise appearances.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 22, 2026
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Police investigate cut-down Flock camera in west Wichita
Public safetyPolice are investigating after a Flock camera was cut down in west Wichita, making the incident a public safety matter.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 21, 2026
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Kansas election office declined gender-marker enforcement
Elections and votingState officials concluded a new law reaches voter forms but does not make election officers responsible for enforcing its gender-marker rules.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 19, 2026
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Kansas judge lets Edgerton data center petition proceed
Elections and votingA Johnson County judge struck the city’s claims against two petition organizers and classified the proposed ordinance as legislative.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 17, 2026
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11 Kansas hospitals receive federal rural health funding
Health careFederal funding has been awarded to 11 Kansas hospitals for work intended to strengthen rural health care.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 13, 2026
Candidate profile · KS
Candidate profile: Patrick Schmidt in Kansas’ U.S. Senate race
Elections and votingPatrick Schmidt is a Democrat running in Kansas’ contested 2026 U.S. Senate race, with the general election set for Nov. 3.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 2, 2026
Candidate profile · KS
Candidate profile: Erik Murray for U.S. Senate
Elections and votingDemocrat Erik Murray is running in Kansas’ contested 2026 U.S. Senate election, scheduled for Nov. 3.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskAug 30, 2026